Woodbrook Elementary School PTO
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WELCOME TO WOODBROOK!
The PTO supports Woodbrook Elementary students, staff and parents by raising funds for equipment and activities
not covered in the school budget, by providing ongoing support and appreciation to Woodbrook’s staff and by
hosting fun events for the Woodbrook Elementary community.
Last year, thanks to your generous support of PTO fundraisers and events, the PTO raised approx. $18,000, which
was used to:
 offset the cost of field trips for all students ($500 per grade; $3250 total),
 send 4/5th grade students to Leadership Camp and in-house trainings ($1500 total),
 give 3 new full-time teachers and 1 new part-time teacher funds to outfit their rooms ($700 total)
 purchase 3 new Mimeo Boards for classroom teaching ($2800 total)
 pay for lunch for staff during Teacher Appreciation Week and other staff appreciation activities (~$1000),
 purchase art supplies, library items and replace musical instruments (~$750)
 host free events like Family Dinner Night, the Ice Cream Social and assist with Field Day costs ($1450)
MEETINGS
The PTO typically meets in the Library on the 3rd TUESDAY of each month at 6:30pm, and childcare is generally
provided. However, our first meeting this year will be on Wednesday Sept. 9th at 6:45pm in the Library. We’ll be
reviewing a draft calendar of events for the whole school year and taking suggestions for new events and
fundraisers. You can submit agenda items to any board member. All Woodbrook parents and staff are welcome
and encouraged to attend!
MEMBERSHIP
Every parent/guardian of a Woodbrook student and all school employees are PTO members. There are no dues
but we do ask families to contribute either by supporting PTO fundraisers, volunteering or by making direct
donations to the Woodbrook PTO (the Woodbrook PTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and therefore direct donations
are tax deductible.) We particularly appreciate your volunteer time!
EVENTS
The PTO typically hosts the Back to School playdates, an Ice Cream Social during Open House, Family Dinner nights,
Movie Nights, Bingo Night, the Sweetheart Dance and assists with Field Day. However, all these events take
volunteers! We also coordinate several staff luncheons and organize activities for Teacher Appreciation Week.
New ideas are happily considered!
FUNDRAISING
This year will have several major fundraisers, as well as other smaller events as well. We will sell Attractions
Coupon Books in September, we will host the popular Scholastic Book Fair in late October and we plan to have
another Election Day Bake Sale on Nov. 3rd. Our biggest fundraiser and event of the year is the annual Fun Fair and
Silent Auction in March, which takes over 80 volunteers. In the past we’ve had dinner nights at various restaurants
and last year we made over $2000 from Box Tops for Education and grocery loyalty programs at Kroger and Harris
Teeter. Look for more details on how to link your store loyalty cards to Woodbrook in the weeks ahead. Thank you
in advance for your support!
BOARD MEMBERS for the 2015-2016 school year:
President:
Sara Henry sbeckham20@hotmail.com 434-973-7208
Vice President Ways and Means: vacant
Vice President Communications: Lindsay Diamond lindsayh@lindsayheider.com 434-974-6477
Treasurer:
Pam Atkinson pamatkinson05@yahoo.com 434-202-2648
Secretary:
Heather Santiago Santiago_family5@yahoo.com
Members at Large:
Sheryl Feggans sherylfeggans@yahoo.com 434-249-1496
2nd seat vacant
How can I help?
Ask questions, come to a PTO meeting, volunteer…it ALL helps! Woodbrook families are the BEST!